Early American History Quiz

Which document officially ended the American Revolutionary War and recognized American independence?

• Articles of Confederation

• 1783 Treaty of Paris

• The Constitution

• First Continental Congress

What was the first governing document of the United States, which was later replaced by the Constitution?

• Second Continental Congress

• Shays Rebellion

• Articles of Confederation

• 1783 Treaty of Paris

Which event was a protest by American farmers against state and local enforcement of tax collections and judgments for debt?

• First Continental Congress

• Shays Rebellion

• The Constitution

• 1783 Treaty of Paris

Which meeting was held in 1774 to address colonial grievances over British policies?

• Second Continental Congress

• Articles of Confederation

• First Continental Congress

• The Constitution

Which assembly was responsible for drafting the Declaration of Independence?

• First Continental Congress

• Second Continental Congress

• Shays Rebellion

• 1783 Treaty of Paris

Which event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and led to calls for a stronger federal government?

• Shays Rebellion

• First Continental Congress

• 1783 Treaty of Paris

• The Constitution

Which meeting was convened in 1775 and eventually led to the drafting of the Declaration of Independence?

• First Continental Congress

• Second Continental Congress

• Articles of Confederation

• 1783 Treaty of Paris

Which document was created to replace the Articles of Confederation and establish a stronger federal government?

• The Constitution

• 1783 Treaty of Paris

• First Continental Congress

• Shays Rebellion

Which event was a response to economic hardship and aggressive tax and debt collection?

• Shays Rebellion

• Second Continental Congress

• 1783 Treaty of Paris

• The Constitution

Which document was signed by representatives of the United States and Great Britain to end the Revolutionary War?

• Articles of Confederation

• 1783 Treaty of Paris

• The Constitution

• First Continental Congress